There are several options for downloading PECL extensions, such as:
The pecl install extname command downloads the
extensions code automatically, so in this case there is no need
for a separate download.
» http://pecl.php.net/
The PECL web site contains information about the different extensions
that are offered by the PHP Development Team. The information available
here includes: ChangeLog, release notes, requirements and other similar
details.
pecl download extname
PECL extensions that have releases listed on the PECL web site are
available for download and installation using the » pecl command.
Specific revisions may also be specified.
CVS
Most PECL extensions also reside in CVS. A web-based view may
be seen at » http://cvs.php.net/pecl/.
To download straight from CVS, the following
sequence of commands may be used. Note that phpfi is the password for user
cvsread:
$ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository login
$ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository co pecl/extname
Windows downloads
At this time the PHP project does not compile Windows binaries for
PECL extensions. However, to compile PHP under Windows see the
chapter titled
building PHP for Windows.